MAXON Cinema 4D R20 and Autodesk 3ds Max 2019: Modeling Essentials - Softcover

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3D modeling is the foundation for every aspect of 3D production pipeline. Having a sound knowledge of 3D modeling is essential for the success of any 3D artist in the CG industry. The MAXON Cinema 4D R20 and Autodesk 3ds Max 2019: Modeling Essentials textbook walks you through every step of creating 3D models with Cinema 4D R20 and 3ds Max 2019. This book is divided in two parts, part 1 deals with modeling techniques in CINEMA 4D whereas part 2 deals with 3ds Max modeling techniques.

This guide is perfect for both novices and those moving from other software to Cinema 4D or 3ds Max. This book will help you to get started with modeling in Cinema 4D and 3ds Max, you will learn important concepts and techniques about 3D modeling which you can utilize to create hard-surfaced objects for your projects. This book also covers Cinema 4D’s OpenVDB-based Volume Builder and Volume Mesher functions that allow you to create complex models by adding and subtracting basic shapes in boolean-type operations.

Note: The kindle edition of this book is part of the kindlematchbook program.

Key Features

• Learn Cinema 4D’s/3ds Max’s updated user interface, navigation, tools, functions, and commands.
• Covers all the basics as well as advanced topics using easy to follow, hands-on exercises.
• Covers polygon, subdivision, volumetric, and spline modeling techniques.
• Detailed coverage of tools and features.
• Features more than 64 hands-on exercises – complete with before and after files.
• Contains 33 practice activities to test the knowledge gained.
• Additional guidance is provided in the form of tips, notes, and cautions.
• Important terms are in bold face so that you never miss them.
• The content under “What just happened?” heading explains the working of the instructions.
• The content under “What next?” heading tells you about the procedure you will follow after completing a step(s).
• Includes an ePub file that contains the color images of the screenshots/illustrations used in the textbook. These color images will help you in the learning process. This ePub file is included with the resources.
• Tech support from the author.
• Access to each exercise’s initial and final states along with the resources used in hands-on exercises.
• Quiz to assess the knowledge.

Brief Table of Contents

This book is divided into following units:

• Unit CM1: Introduction to Cinema 4D R20
• Unit CM2: Tools of the Trade
• Unit CM3: Spline Modeling
• Unit CM4: Polygon Modeling
• Unit CMB: Bonus Hands-on Exercises
• Unit CMP: Practice Activities [Modeling]
• Unit CV1: Volumes - I
• Unit CV2: Volumes - II
• Unit CVP: Practice Activities [Volumes]
• Unit CMA: Appendix - Quiz Answers [Modeling]
• Unit CVA: Appendix - Quiz Answers [Volumes]
• Unit DM1: Introduction to 3ds Max -I
• Unit DM2: Introduction to 3ds Max -II
• Unit DM3: Geometric Primitives and Architectural Objects
• Unit DM4: Polygon Modeling
• Unit DM5: Graphite Modeling Tools
• Unit DM6: Spline Modeling
• Unit DM7: Modifiers
• Unit DMB: Bonus Hands-on Exercises [Modeling]
• Unit MP: Practice Activities [Modeling]

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